Cool Chrome
After shining a light on paddock fashion at recent F1 races and generating serious internet hype, adidas and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team have officially launched the Silver Jacket Pro.
Silver Lining
It was, quite literally, the hottest (and coolest) piece of gear in the F1 paddock over the last few weeks—we’re talking, of course, about the adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Silver Jacket Pro. Originally fitted with an integrated cooling system to help drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell keep a cool head in hot and humid racing destinations, it didn't just serve a function: it served pure looks. When the hype went viral, adidas and Mercedes listened, sending the shining centerpiece straight into production.
It’s not often we wear something that travels beyond the paddock, but this jacket was special. What was created to solve a challenge for us ended up becoming a style piece.
The retail version of the Silver Jacket Pro reimagines the original performance driver piece for colder weather. While crafted from the same signature metallic outer fabric, the original CLIMACOOL technology gives way to structured all-over padding. This updated construction delivers serious warmth while preserving the exaggerated, inflated silhouette that made the design famous in the first place.
So, as the F1 season and 2026 head into their final stretch, will you be rocking this metallic masterpiece?
